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Glad you could make the stop at Bath and Body Works. But I'm scared to think how much extra weight that adds to your luggage!
Such a bummer the Christmas decorations aren't up yet at the hotel. Aww, man!!
I tell you what though, I'm already starting to run low on supplies, which is not good.
We might have to take turns sending you bath and body works care packages. We have only had them in Winnipeg for about 2 years and I spend a small fortune in there.
What a bummer that the Christmas decorations weren't up. Does Bath & Body Works not even ship to the UK?
Not the last time I checked and I just checked again just now - all the states, including Alaska and Hawaii (although obviously it's more expensive for them), Puerto Rico and US territories and Canada and that's it.
I keep suggesting it every time we visit one of their stores, so maybe one day....
We might have to take turns sending you bath and body works care packages. We have only had them in Winnipeg for about 2 years and I spend a small fortune in there.
While I keep saying they need to open up over here, I know if they did, I'd be spending a small fortune there regularly!
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Yay! Glad you are back in the bubble! Sorry you missed out on the Christmas decorations, though!
I love Bath & Body Works too and routinely spend $30 - $40 in there! Usually I'm heading out the door saying to myself, "I just spent $40 on soap!" But I can't resist their amazing scents! Wish it was more accessible for you.
I can't believe how good that must have felt landing in Orlando and not having to wait I. The immigration line.
I almost said you should have said said and I could have brought back some body and bath stuff and then I remembered the packed mule I impersonated coming back.
I didn't realise you went back to the beach club for some reason I had it in my head you went to AKV
Tell you what I'd never been to the beach club before we tend to always go visit the boardwalk but I visited in February and I have to say I get it now.
Signing if for the last leg. Loved reading all about the Hawaii section as we are going next Oct for our 30th anniversary. Thanks to you we are now staying in an ocean view room for the 10 days instead of island view as it was so beautiful!
Looking forward to the last couple of days in the "bubble"
Glad to see you had an enjoyable and safe flight back to Orlando! Some really nice photos you took from the air!
Too bad they didn't have the Christmas decorations up at the Beach Club yet! Did any of the resorts have their decorations up while you were there?
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I can't believe how good that must have felt landing in Orlando and not having to wait I. The immigration line.
I must admit it does always feel good taking an internal flight into Orlando for just that reason!
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I almost said you should have said said and I could have brought back some body and bath stuff and then I remembered the packed mule I impersonated coming back.
Yes, I don't think you'd have been able to fit in that much stuff for me somehow. I'm going to ask our friends from California who are coming over to do the Med cruise with us whether they can bring some with them. I know they'll be tight for space when packing, but at least they know they can leave that with us and not take it home with them...
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I didn't realise you went back to the beach club for some reason I had it in my head you went to AKV
You're spot on - we were staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas in Jambo House. We went to the Beach Club for lunch at Beaches and Cream.
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Tell you what I'd never been to the beach club before we tend to always go visit the boardwalk but I visited in February and I have to say I get it now.
Signing if for the last leg. Loved reading all about the Hawaii section as we are going next Oct for our 30th anniversary. Thanks to you we are now staying in an ocean view room for the 10 days instead of island view as it was so beautiful!
So glad I could help with that. I think you'll enjoy the ocean view.
All caught up on all legs of your trip. I am sorry you won't be at WDW Christmas 2014 but happy because we have a better chance of seeing you Easter 2015! This year is booked with so many things that we probably won't get to WDW at all! Shocking I know!!! Oh, and although I am not committing to anything, are you still looking at returning to Alaska in 2015?
Glad you had a good flight from TX to Orlando Too bad that they didn't have any decoration up at the Beach Club when you returned Looking forward to hearing about this last leg of your trip!
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Some really nice photos you took from the air!
I'm going to ask our friends from California who are coming over to do the Med cruise with us whether they can bring some with them. I know they'll be tight for space when packing, but at least they know they can leave that with us and not take it home with them... 
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